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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) reported $36.5 billion in revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, nearly all from advertising. The company operates major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, each boasting over 1 billion monthly active users, with Facebook alone exceeding 3 billion.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) currently has a share price of $412 and a market cap over $3 trillion. The company spans various sectors, including gaming, cloud computing, and business software, with its advertising segment generating approximately $12 billion annually. Microsoft is also leveraging partnerships in artificial intelligence to enhance its software offerings.
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